AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County District #1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities.  Inquiries may be referred to the Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources, 7350 Broadway, Denver, CO 80221. (303) 853-1000, or the US Dept. of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80204.

LICENSED VACANCY

Position is for the 2026-2027 school year

POSITION:  Teacher, 1st Grade

LOCATION:  1200 East 78th Avenue, Denver, CO 80229 - Welby Community School of the Arts

PAY RANGE: Licensed Salary Schedule, $60,004 - $124,634 Annual Salary

CALENDAR: 190 Days

REPORTS TO: School Director/Principal

SCHOOL DESIGN OVERVIEW: 

Welby Community School of the Arts, PK-6, is an Expeditionary Learning (EL) school that uses the arts to inspire a love for learning and build a solid foundation for future academic success in each child. As part of the EL Education Network, students and teachers are engaged in work that is challenging, adventurous, and meaningful, and students achieve more than they think possible, becoming active contributors to building a better world.

At Welby, Colorado Academic standards are enhanced with engaging artistic experiences, and student learning is enriched through visual arts, music, dance, and performing arts. The arts lens at Welby is driven by discovery. Students are supported in their creative adventures by high-quality teachers and encouraged to be curious. Each year, Welby students demonstrate their learning with a unique performance or showcase, including a variety of art (sculptures, 2D), music (Battle of the Bands, concerts), and performances (plays, film festivals), and more.

To learn more about the school culture, please visit Welby Community School.

WORK LIFE AND BENEFITS:

In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits page.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Colorado teaching license with an appropriate Elementary endorsement required.
• Additional endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education preferred, *or willingness to pursue endorsement or equivalent coursework. *
• K-3 teachers must provide documentation of evidence-based literacy training, Read Act Designation, per CDE requirements. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCES: 

• Willingness to collaborate with colleagues in planning curriculum and instruction.
• Commitment to and passion for working with diverse cultures.
• High sense of urgency for change and sustainable results in improving student achievement.
• Keen observation skills to support daily informal assessment.
• Commitment to our school model.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS:

1. Providing developmentally appropriate activities using a variety of materials and resources for children to explore and manipulate in order to meet the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of the children.
2. Providing a Balanced Literacy program to build foundational literacy and language skills based on Expeditionary Learning Curriculum modules.
3. Planning and implementing an active and engaging integrated content block to build background knowledge in science and social studies while strengthening literacy skills.
4. Implementing a variety of screening and assessment tools appropriate for young children.
5. Planning and implementing differentiated strategies to meet the academic and language needs of each child.
6. Establishing and consistently maintaining standards of conduct that promote personal responsibility and reflect respect for self and others.

TRAINING: 

• Mandatory Title IX training is required by the Colorado Department of Education and for all public school employees. Title IX training addresses harassment, discrimination, and bullying. Completing these mandatory Title IX training courses ensure we are meeting state requirements while continuing to foster a culture of safety and belonging across our schools.
• You will have two mandatory training courses that must be completed within 30 days of your date of hire and are required to be completed on your own time.

METHOD OF APPLICATION: 

• External applicants must complete a career application online through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.
• Current Mapleton employees should create an account and submit their interest as an internal candidate through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.

SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS OR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS